06 Nights/07 Days
Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Varanasi – Ayodhya – Prayagraj – Chitrakoot – Prayagraj – Varanasi
06 Nights/07 Days
Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Varanasi – Ayodhya – Prayagraj – Chitrakoot – Prayagraj – Varanasi
Upon arrival, meet and greet at Varanasi Airport/Railway Station and transfer to the Bodhgaya.
Bodh Gaya is famous for the Mahabodhi Temple. It was here, under the Bodhi tree, that Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment.
It is now one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a lot of foreign countries, including Japan and China, have helped the Indian government build facilities for the Buddhist pilgrims. Throughout the year, pilgrims from India and abroad come to pay their respects in monasteries, temples, and remnants of the Bodhi Tree.
Upon Arrival, Check-in at hotel. Overnight Stay at Bodhgaya Hotel.
In Morning, Have Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast, Check-out & Proceed for the Bodhgaya Sightseeing:-
After sightseeing, proceed for the Varanasi.
Varanasi, or Banaras (also known as Kashi, is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi`s prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. Mark Twain, the English author and poet, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, once wrote: “Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together.” The origins of Varanasi, the home of Lord Shiva and Parvati, are unknown. The Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals.
Upon Arrival, Check-in at hotel. Overnight Stay Varanasi hotel.
Early morning boat ride tour will give you the real view of holy Varanasi, where you will see the morning rituals, special features of the various Ghats that you will pass along the way and burning ghat where the dead are cremated. (Boat Ride at Own Cost)
After your boat ride, visit the popular Kashi Vishwanath Temple + Annapurna Temple.
After temple visit, Return back to hotel for breakfast. After Breakfast, Check-out & Proceed for the Sarnath.
A quiet and spiritual town set amidst the otherwise densely populated state of Uttar Pradesh, Sarnath is a city of historical marvel with numerous Buddhist stupas, museums, excavated ancient sites, and beautiful temples that prove to be a source of immense wonder and astonishment to tourists due to their mystical and serene setting. Sarnath, which is only 10 kilometres from Varanasi, is a popular pilgrimage destination for Buddhists, Jains, and Hindus alike.
After Sarnath, proceed for the Ayodhya.
Ayodhya, located on the banks of river Sarayu in Uttar Pradesh, is one of the seven sacred cities for Hindus. Ayodhya plays a critical role in the Hindu epic of Ramayana as it is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. This religious town is also the birthplace of four of Jainism’s 24 Tirthankaras (religious teachers), beckoning tourists with its serene ghats.
Upon Arrival, Check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at Ayodhya Hotel.
Early Morning, Have Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast, proceed for the Ayodhya Sightseeing.
After Sightseeing, proceed for the Prayagraj.
Prayag or Prayagraj had been the ancient name of the city of Allahabad. Pra means “first” and Yag means “devotion”. Prayag also signifies the coming together of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. After the Mughal invasion, Emperor Akbar, impressed by the location named the city Ilahabas which meant “Abode of God”. Emperor Shah Jahan, his grandson, renamed the city to Allahabad.
Upon arrival, Check-in at hotel. Overnight Stay at Prayagraj Hotel.
Early Morning, Have Breakfast at Hotel. After breakfast, proceed for the Chitrakoot Day Trip.
Chitrakoot, a small town situated in the north Vindhyan range, is located over the districts of Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh and Satna in Madhya Pradesh. It holds great importance according to Hindu mythology and the epic Ramayana. Legends have it that Chitrakoot was the place where Lord Rama, his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana stayed for eleven and half of their fourteen years of exile making it a reverred site among pilgrims.
Upon Arrival, Proceed for the Chitrakoot Sightseeing:-
•Ram Ghat: Ram Ghat is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chitrakoot. The serene ghat lining the Mandakini River is where Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman appeared in front of the famous poet Tulsidas, who used to sit on the riverside and write Ram Charitra Manas.
•Bharat Milap Temple: Bharat Milap Temple is thought to be the location of the meeting of four brothers during Lord Rama’s exile. Bharat Milaap Temple is an important temple in Chitrakoot.
•Janki Kund: Janki Kund is situated along the banks of the Mandakini River, and it is believed that this is where goddess Sita used to bathe during the period of exile.
•Kamadgiri is a forested hill with multiple Hindu temples on all sides that is considered the heart of Chitrakoot. The name is derived from Kamadnath Ji, another name for Lord Rama, and it meant “fulfiller of all wishes.”
After Sightseeing, proceed for the Prayagraj. Overnight Stay at Prayagraj hotel.
